Good Housekeeping Taste Test: Peanut Butter

Not many can resist this luscious spread: It's found in 90% of American pantries. We tasted 24 versions of this childhood favorite to see which creamy and crunchy varieties came out on top.

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Smooth Winner: Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter

This spread ($2.99 for 16.3 oz., amazon.com) pleased tasters with its "authentic peanut butter taste" and "softer, almost velvety texture." While the saltiness struck a perfect balance for some, others found it a little overpowering. A few mentioned that the classic texture was on the gluey side, but the "great roasted taste" kept them coming back. "It tastes like home," one volunteer said.

This spread ($2.99 for 16.3 oz., amazon.com) pleased tasters with its "authentic peanut butter taste" and "softer, almost velvety texture." While the saltiness struck a perfect balance for some, others found it a little overpowering. A few mentioned that the classic texture was on the gluey side, but the "great roasted taste" kept them coming back. "It tastes like home," one volunteer said.